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The Chera kingdom was one of the Tamil dynasties who ruled southern India from ancient times until around the 12th century CE. The Early Cheras ruled over the Malabar Coast, Coimbatore, Erode, Namakkal, Karur and Salem Districts in South India, which now form part of the modern day Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
[4] [5] [6] Their influence extended over central Kerala and western Tamil Nadu until the end of the early historic period in southern India. [1] The Cheras of the early historical period (c. second century BCE – c. third century CE [6]) are known to have had their centre in interior Tamil country and harbours at Muchiri (Muziris) and Thondi ...
The Cheras were another prominent dynasty during the Sangam Age in South India, alongside the Cholas and the Pandyas. The Chera kingdom, located in present-day Kerala and Kongu Nadu, had a significant impact on trade, economy, and cultural exchange during that time. The Cheras were known for their extensive trade networks and maritime activities.
173 — 195 CE [1]). In this context, Chenkuttavan (and the early Tamil poems) can be dated to either the first or last quarter of the 2nd century CE. [13] The method is considered as the "sheet anchor" for the purpose of dating the events in the early historic Tamil texts (and early historic rulers of southern India). [13] [18] [19]
Kerala. The term Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Cheras (Keralaputra) in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka of Magadha. [1] It was mentioned as one of four independent kingdoms in southern India during Ashoka's time, the others being the Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras. [2]
Kongu Chera dynasty, or Cheras or Keralas [1] of Kongu or Karur, or simply as the Chera dynasty, were a medieval royal lineage in south India, initially ruling over western Tamil Nadu and central Kerala. [2] The headquarters of the Kongu Cheras was located at Karur-Vanchi , the ancient base of the early historic Cheras, in central Tamil Nadu.
He is known for his conquests of southern India and parts of Sri Lanka, and increasing Chola influence across the Indian Ocean. [4] [5] Rajaraja's birth name was Arulmozhi Varman. [6] Rajaraja's empire encompassed vast territories, including regions of the Pandya country, the Chera country, and northern Sri Lanka.
Kebon Kopi I also known as Tapak Gajah inscription (elephant footprint inscription), [1] is one of several inscriptions dated from the era of Tarumanagara Kingdom circa 5th century. [2] The inscription bearing the image of elephant footprint, which was copied from the elephant ride of King Purnawarman of Tarumanagara, which is equated with ...